Acyloxy siloxanes and a method of using the



United States Patent Ofifice 3,035,016 Patented May 15, 1962 3,035,016ACYLOXY SEOXANES AND A METHOD OF USING THEM Leonard B. Bruner, Midland,Mich., assignor to Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Mich., acorporation of Michigan No Drawing. Filed Mar. 16, 1959, Ser. No.799,432

Claims. (Cl. 260-465) This invention relates to acyloxy siloxanes whichare capable of vulcanizing at room temperature to rubbery materials.

This application is a continuation-in-part of applicants copendingapplication Serial No. 723,110, filed March 24, 1958.

Elastomeric siloxane compositions which are capable of vulcanizing atroom temperature have achieved considerable commercial success.Heretofore these compositions have always been sold commercially in atleast a two-package system. In other words, at least one component hadto be added to the system just prior to use. Consequently, the end-userhad to go to the time and expense of mixing the ingredients.Furthermore, the materials had to be used within times ranging from afew minutes to a few hours subsequent to mixing. This was because therewas no way of preventing vulcanization of the composition once thecatalyst and the active ingredient, such as SiH compounds or alkoxysilicates, have been brought together.

There are many applications where the two-package system is perfectlyadequate. This is particularly true in commercial establishments whererigid control is exercised over the process methods and where adequatemeasuring equipment is available for the workmen. However, there areother applications where the two-package system is not desirable becauseof the lack of skill of the workmen or because of equipment which isinadequate to carry out the mixing instructions with the necessary care.Also, it is always inconvenient to carry out a mixing operation.Furthermore, the two-package system has the inherent danger of loss ofmaterial. This can occur when the active ingredients have been mixed andit becomes impossible to use the elastomer prior to the time that itvulcanizes. Under such conditions the entire batch may be lost. For theabove reasons there has been a long felt need in the silicone industryfor a one-package room temperature vulcanizing elastomer. Such amaterial would be highly valuable for caulking applications and forcoatings for various kinds of surfaces.

It is the object of this invention to provide novel compositions ofmatter which are suitable for use as a onepackage room temperaturevulcanizing elastom'eric composition. Another object is to provide aroom temperature vulcanizing composition of matter which can be storedfor long periods of time prior to use. Another object is to provideimproved caulking and coating compositions. Other objects and advantageswill be apparent from the following description.

This invention relates to compositions of the general formula R R; R(AcO)2SiO[SiO]nSi(OAc)z in which Ac is a saturated aliphatic monoacylradical, R and R are monovalent hydrocarbon, halogenated monovalenthydrocarbon radicals or cyanoalkyl radicals and n is an integer of atleast 5.

The compositions of this invention are prepared by reacting acyloxysilanes of the formula .RSi(OAc) with hydroxylated siloxanes of theformula R no si o1.n Reaction between the acyloxy silane and thehydroxylated siloxane occurs spontaneously upon mixing the two. Thereaction may be presented schematically by the equation:

In order to obtain the compositions of this invention there must be atleast one mol of acyloxy silane per mol of silicon-bonded hydroxyl inthe siloxane. For practical operation it is best to employ more than onemol of acyloxy silane per silicon-bonded hydroxyl. This excess ofacyloxy silane insures the formation of the compositions of thisinvention because it insures complete reaction with all of thesilicon-bonded hydroxyls and because it acts as a scavenger for anymoisture which may be present. The reaction is best carried out in thesubstantial absence of moisture since the latter interferes with thereaction. However, traces of moisture are not harmful particularly if anexcess of the acyloxy silane is employed.

The reaction of this invention can be carried out at any convenienttemperature although, in general, temperatures ranging from 20 C. to C.are sufiicient. It should be understood, of course, that higher or lowertemperatures can be employed if desired although preferably the reactionshould be carried out at temperatures below 200 C.

If desired, the reaction can be carried out in the presence of an inertsolvent (that is a solvent which will not react with the acyloxy groupson the silicon). Suitable solvents include hydrocarbons such as benzene,toluene, xylene or petroleum ethers; halogenated solvents such asperchloroethylene or chlorobenzene and organic ethers such asdiethylether and dibutylether; ketones such as methylisobutylketone andfluid hydroxyl-free siloxanes. The presence of solvents is particularlydesirable when the hydroxylated siloxane is in the form of a highmolecular weight gum. In these cases, the presence of the solventreduces the overall viscosity of the mixture and facilitates thereaction. If desired, the composition may be kept in the solvent untilit is to be used. This is particularly valuable when a gummy product isto beemployed in coating applications.

The compositions of this invention are stable in the absence ofmoisture. Consequently, they can be stored for prolonged periods of timewithout any deleterious effect. During this period of storage little orno change occurs in the physical properties of the compositions. This isof particular importance from a commercial standpoint, since it assuresthat once a composition is prepared with a certain consistency and curetime that neither will change appreciably upon storage. This stabilityon storage is the characteristic which makes the compositions of thisinvention particularly useful as one component room temperaturevulcanizing compositions.

The compositions of this invention can be vulcanized by merely exposingthem to moisture. These compositions can be vulcanized by exopsing themto the atmosphere with or without any additional water vapor. Uponexposure to moisture the compositions vulcanize at times varying from afew minutes to several hours depending upon the type of acyloxy groupand the type of R groups. In general, an increase in the molecularweight of either group will increase the time of cure.

For the purpose of this invention the Ac groups can be any saturatedaliphatic monoacyl radical such as propionyl, butyryl, hexoyl,2-ethylhexoyl, octanoyl, isovaleryl and stearyl. Also, for the purposeof this invention, R and R can each be any monovalent hydrocarbonradical such as alkyl radicals such as methyl, ethyl, butyl,tertiary-butyl, octadecyl and myricyl; any alkenyl radical such asvinyl, allyl or hexenyl; any cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical such ascyclohexyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexenyl and cyclobutyl; any alkarylhydrocarbon radical such as benzyl or B-phenylethyl and any aromatichydrocarbon radical such as phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, naphthyl, xenyl andphenanthryl. R and R can also be any halogenated monovalent hydrocarbonradical such as chloromethyl, pentafluorobutyl, trifluorovinyl,chlorophenyl, bromophenyl, a,oc,oz-tIlfll1010t0lyl, bromoxenyl,chlorotrifluorocyclobutyl, chlorocyclohexyl and iodophenyl.

In addition either R or R or both can be any cyanoalkyl radical such asbeta-cyanoethyl, gamma-cyano-propyl, omega-cyanobutyl, beta-cyanopropyl,gamma-cyanobutyl and omega-cyanooctadecyl. When the products of thisinvention contain cyanoalkyl radicals it is preferred that'such radicalsbe attached to at least 1 mol percent of the silicon atoms in thesiloxane elastomer.

For the purpose of this invention the polymer size of the compositionscan vary from thin fluids where n has a 'value of 5 to non-flowing gumswhere n has a value of 10,000 or more. It should be understood that forthe purposes of this invention mixtures of compounds can be employedwhich contain molecular species of varying values for n. It should alsobe understood that different acyl groups can be present in any onemolecule and various types of R and R groups can appear in any onemolecule. In short, single acyloxy silanes can be employed in thereaction or mixtures of two or more different acyloxy silanes may beemployed. Also, it should be understood that the hydroxylated siloxanecan be a homopolymer or it can be a copolymer of two or more differentsiloxane units. It should also be understood that mixtures of two ormore hydroxylated siloxanes can be employed. Often in actual commercialoperation the compositions employed will be mixtures of severalmolecular species where n has different values. It should be understood,of course, that a pure species where all of the molecules have the samedegree of polymerization can also be used.

The compositions of this invention may be used per se in caulking andcoating applications in which case they vulcanize to rubbery elastomericmaterials upon exposure to moisture. However, it is often desirable tomodify the compositions of this invention by mixing therewith othertypes of siloxanes and/or fillers. For example, it may be desirable toincrease the adhesive qualities of the compositions of this invention bymixing therewith resinous siloxanes. These resinous siloxanes will alsomodify the elastic properties of the vulcanized compositions to makethem more dough-like and less resilient. Such properties are highlydesirable in certain caulking applications. It also may be desirable toplasticize the vulcanized compositions of this invention byincorporating therein certain unreactive hydroxyl-free siloxaneplasticizing agents such as trimethyl endblocked dimethylsiloxanes.

The compositions of this invention can also be modified by incorporatingtherein any of the well-known reinforcing fillers such as fume silicas,silica aerogels, and precipitated silicas of high surface area. Thesefillers, if desired, can have organosilyl groups attached to the surfacethereof. The fillers employed herein can also be nonreinforcing fillerssuch as coarse silicas such as diatomaceous earth, crushed quartz ormetallic oxides such as titania, fern'c oxide, zinc oxide and the like.If desired, fibrous fillers such as asbestos or glass may also beemployed. In short, any of the fillers commonly employed with siliconerubbers may be employed in the compositions of this invention. In allcases it is desirable that the filler be substantially dry beforeadmixing with the composition although some water can be tolerated ifanexcess of the acyloxy silane is employed.

7 The fillers are usually employed to increase the strength of theelastomeric compositions and also to modify the flow characteristics ofthe uncured composition. The latter is particularly important incaulking applications where it is undesirable to have any appreciableflow take place between the time the material is placed in the joint andthe time curing occurs.

In addition to the above ingredients the compositions of this inventionmay contain any other desirable additive such as pigments, sun-screenagents, oxidation inhibitors and dielectric materials such as graphiteand carbon black.

In those cases in which the compositions of this invention are modifiedwith fillers, pigments or other siloxanes it is immaterial whether thesematerials are added to the composition before or after reaction with thesilane. In other words, the hydroxylated siloxane may be mixed with amodifying siloxane and/or a filler and then reacted with the acyloxysilane. Alternatively, the hydroxylated siloxane may be reacted with theacyloxy silane prior to the addition of any modifiers.

The compositions of this invention are particularly adaptable forcaulking applications on buildings, airplanes, automotive equipment andthe like. One of the desirable features is the fact that thecompositions givea surface cure within 30 minutes or less after exposureto the atmosphere but they remain substantially soft for years.Furthermore, the compositions of this invention adhere tenaciously to awide variety of materials such as glass, porcelain, wood, metals andorganic plastics. For this reason they are particularly adaptable forpractically any type of caulking application.

Because the compositions of this invention combine the properties of alow temperature cure and good Weatherability they are particularlyadaptable for protective coatings on wood and other heat sensitivematerials. Consequently, they extend the range of usefulness oforganosiloxane coatings into areas which have not heretofore been opento such materials.

It should be understood that the instant compositions can be cured atelevated temperatures if desired. The rate of cure increases withincreasing temperature.

The hydroxylated siloxanes employed in this invention are well-knownmaterials and may be prepared by any of the methods commonly employed toprepare such materials. The acyloxy silanes employed herein are bestprepared by one of two methods. The first is that of reacting thecorresponding acid anhydride with the corresponding chlorosilane. Underthese conditions reaction occurs spontaneously with the evolution of anacyl halide. For example, methyltrichlorosilane plus acetic anhydridegives methyltriacetoxysilane and acetyl chloride. The acetyl chloridecan then be removed by distillation. The second method is that ofreacting an alkali metal salt of the corresponding acid with achlorosilane. For example, sodium formate plus methyltrichlorosilanegives methyltriformyloxysilane and sodium chloride.

The following examples are illustrative only and should not be construedas limiting the invention which is properly delineated in the appendedclaims. In the examples the following abbreviations occur: Me formethyl, Ph for phenyl and Vi for vinyl. The viscosities expressed in theexamples were taken at 25 C.

Example 1 16.74 g. of a 524 cs. hydroxylated dimethylsiloxane fluidwhich contained a concentration of 1.666 10-' gram equivalent Weights ofsilicon-bonded hydroxyls per gram of fluid were mixed with 2.23 g. ofmethyltn'acetoxysilane and 10.15 g. of a 2 cs. trimethylsilyl endblockeddimethylsiloxane fluid. The latter was employed as a solvent and for thepurpose of aiding in the removal of the excess methyltriacetoxysilane asshown below. The mixture was heated at C. at reduced pressure for 1.5hours. Under these conditions the acetic acid was removed as formed. Thereaction mixture was then stripped at 100 C. at .5 mm. to remove theremaining acetic acid, excess methyltriacetoxysilane and the 2 cs.fluid. 10 ml.

more of the 2 cs. fluid were added and the product was again strippedfor 1.25 hours at 100 C. at .5 mm.

The fluid product weighed 17.52 g. and was shown by analysis to containa concentration of 3.16 l gram equivalent weights of silicon-bondedacetoxy groups per gram of fluid. This shows that the material had theformula Me Me; Me (MeC O O)2SiO[SlO]10z i(O O 0M6); The theoreticalconcentration of gram equivalent weights of acetoxy groups per gram offluid for this composition is 3.18 X 10*.

The above fluid was stable on storage in the absence of moisture andcured in 1 to 1 /2 hours to form a rubbery product when exposed to theatmosphere.

Example 2 12.89 g. of a 98,500 cs. hydroxylated dimethylpolysiloxanefluid having a total of 3.46 l0- gram equivalent weights ofsilicon-bonded hydroxyl groups were dis solved in 25 ml. of a 2 cs.trimethyl endblocked dimethylpolysiloxane and mixed with 1.5 g. ofmethyltriacetoxysilane. The mixture was processed as in Example 1. Theresulting fluid product was titrated with .l N alcoholic KOH in asolution of anhydrous ether and isopropanol. Thymophthalein was used asan indicator. The titration showed that the product had a total of 7.4210 gram equivalent weights of silicon-bonded acetoxy groups showing thatit was a composition of the formula Me Meg Me (\IeG o onsio[SiG]iuo7Si(O 0 (3M9 ;l This viscous fluid was stable on storage in theabsence of moisture but cured to a rubbery solid when exposed to theatmosphere.

Example 3 11.53 g. of a hydroxyl endblocked 3,3,3-tritluoropropy1-methylsiloxane fluid were reacted with 7.18 g. of methyltriacetoxysilanein the manner of Example 1. The stripped fluid product weighed 13.83 g.and contained a concentration of 3.0 10 gram equivalent weights ofsilicon-bonded acetoxy groups per gram. This shows that the material hadthe formula CFs CH2 and was a mixture of molecular species. The productwas stable upon storage in the absence of moisture but cured whenexposed to the atmosphere to a rubbery material.

Example 4 Employing the procedure of Example 1, 7.63 g. of ahydroxylated phenylmethylsiloxane fluid were reacted with 15 ml. ofmethyltriacetoxysilane. The product weighed 9.89 g. and analysis showedthat it had the formula Me Ph Me (MeC O O)2Si0 [QIiOkSKO O CMe), l. e

This material was stable in the absence of moisture but set to a rubberymaterial when exposed to the atmosphere.

Example 5 300 g. of sodium formate was suspended in diethylether andrefluxed with 149 g. of methyltrichlorosilane for 16 hours. The productwas distilled to give 140.5 g. of MeSi(OOCH) boiling at 85 C. at 8 mm.

15.66 g. of a 524 cs. hydroxyl endblocked dimethylpolysiloxane fluid wasreacted with 2.5 ml. of this methyltriformyloxysilane as shown inExample 1. The product was a fluid material having the formula Me Me; Me(HCOOhSHSiOhecOSKOOCH); This material was stable in the absence ofmoisture but cured to a rubbery material upon exposure to theatmosphere.

Example 6 A 6000 cs. hydroxyl endblocked dimethylpolysiloxane wasreacted at room temperature by mixing it with an excess ofmethyltrioctanoyloxysilane. The resulting product was shown by analysisto have the formula Me Mez Me (H15C7COO)zSi[SiO]m0Si(OOCC7Hm): Thismaterial was stable in the absence of moisture but cured to a rubberymaterial when exposed to the atmosphere.

Example 7 A 6000 cs. hydroxyl endblocked dimethylpolysiloxane fluid andan excess of 3,3,3-trifiuoropropyltriacetoxysilane were dissolved inperchloroethylene. The materials reacted at room temperature to give asolution of the compounds of the formula 0 F3 C F 3 CH2 CH2 CHQM'QZ CH2(MeC 0 OhSiO [SlOhaqSKO 0 CMeh The solution was applied to a glasssurface and to paper and in both cases the siloxane cured to a rubberyfilm.

Example 8 acyloxy silanes are reacted with the 6000 cs. polymer ofExample .8 to give the compositions shown below.

Acyloxy Silane Reaction Product P11 Meg Ph (MeC O O)2SiO [SiOhsaSKO OCMe);

Phenyltriacetoxysilane Mez Nlez OH CH C HzMez C H:Isobutyltriacetoxysilane (MeC O O) 2810 [SiO]4a9Si(O O CMe) a Vi Me ViVmyltriacetoxysilane (Met) 0 0) zSiIO Si]-l39sl( O 0 0 Me) 2 Example 1010 g. of a hydroxyl endblocked dimethylpolysiloxane gum, 6.7 g. of afinely divided silica having trimethylsilyl groups attached to thesurface thereof and 2 g. of methyltriacetoxysilane were mixed withagitation in 150 ml. of 100 C. petroleum ether. Reaction of the gum andthe silane occurred to give a solution of the composition of the formulaMe Me; Me

(MeC 0 o) zSiO [SiO]senoSi(O 0 CMe);

The solution was stable in the absence of moisture but when it wasapplied to a wooden panel the product cured to a tough, rubbery film.

Example 11 In this example and the following one the utility of thecompositions of this invention in modified form for caulkingapplications is shown.

parts by weight of a 15,000 cs. hydroxyl endblocked dimethylpolysiloxanefluid and 20 parts by weight of a 1,000 cs. trimethyl endblockeddimethylpolysiloxane fluid 1 were mixed and there was added thereto withmix- 1 The purpose of this fluid was to plasticize the composition inorder to give it a lower consistency.

ing on a mill parts by weight of a fume silica and 2 parts by weight TiOT o the mixed material 10 parts by weight of methyltriacetoxysilane wasthen added. Upon addition of the silane, reaction occurred with thehydroxylated fluid to give a composition of the formula This compositionhas been stored in cans and tubes in the absence of moisture for severalmonths without change in consistency.

It was used to caulk joints between glass and porcelain, glass andaluminum, porcelain and stonee and two stone surfaces. In each case asecure bond to the various materials was obtained and the compositioncured to give a tack-free surface in /2 hour after application.

Diatomaceous earth and crushed quartz were also employed in the abovecomposition.

Example 12 400 parts by weight of a mixture of 55% by weight of a 3000cs. hydroxyl endblocked dimethylpolysiloxane fluid and 45% by weight ofa siloxane resin composed of Me SiO and SiO units in such proportionsthat the methyl to silicon ratio was about 1.15, were mixed and milledwith 320 parts by weight of crushed quartz, 16 parts by Weight powderedasbestos and 32 parts by weight TiO The resulting mixture was then mixedin a closed container with 64 parts by weight of methyltriacetoxysilanewhereupon reaction between the acetoxysilane and the hydroxylated fluidoccurred to give a composition of the formula Me Mez Me (MeC O O)zSiO[SiOkwSKO O OMe):

The resulting composition was placed in collapsible metal tubes. It issoft, pliable and extrudable after several months.

The composition was extruded from the tubes into joints of various kindssuch as those in concrete block walls. It cured to give a satisfactoryseal for the joint.

This material was also applied to a joint around a kitchen sink betweenporcelain and aluminum. The material set in an hour to give awater-tight seal with excellent adhesion to both surfaces. The seal isunaffected by detergents and hot water.

Example 13 When an excess of methyltriacetoxysilane is reacted with thefollowing hydroxylated siloxanes, the following products are obtained.

7 Each of the products is stable in the absence of mois ture and willcure upon exposure to the atmosphere.

Example 14 parts by weight of a hydroxyl endblockedgammacyanopropylmethylsiloxane of about 500,000 cs. viscosity were mixedwith 5 parts by weight of methyltriacetoxysilane. The mixture stood atroom temperature and was stable in the absence of moisture. The productwas of the structural formula Mo M Me e (MeC O O)2SiO g0 Si(O O CMe);

in which n has an average value greater than 100.

The resulting composition Was exposed to atmospheric moisture and in afew hours it had cured to an elastomeric product.

Example 15 100 parts by weight of a hydroxylated 1,000,000 cs. copolymerof 80 mol percent gamma-cyanopropylmethylsiloxane and 20 mol percentdimethylsiloxane were mixed at room temperature with 5 parts by weightmethyltriacetoxysilane. The resulting product was stable at roomtemperature and it had the general structural formula Me Me Me Me(MeGOOhSiO SiO (SiOh, Si(OOCMe)z CH2 CH2 CH; CN B D in which n has anaverage value above 250 and the average ratio of a to b is 4:1.

This product upon exposure to atmospheric moisture cured to anelastomeric product.

Example 16 Example 17 When an excess of beta-cyanoethyltriacetoxysilaneis reacted with the following hydroxylated siloxanes, the followingproducts are obtained.

Hydroxylated Slloxane Reaction Product Vi Me Vi Me HO [SiOhuuH (M60 0O)zSiO[SiO]1ooSi(O O CMe);

Me Me C 1s a1 H O [Si 0 12011 IVIB MeCisHu Me (MeCOOhSHi/i OhoSKOOCMe):

CBHU 1W6 05H Me [Si OlrooH (MeO O O)aSiO [Si 0]1ooSi(O O 0M9):

Me Me Cl Cl Me Me HO [SiOhsH (MeC O OhSiO [SiO]g Si(O O CMe):

Me Me Hydroxylated Siloxane Reaction Product Me Me H 510 H (MeCOOhSiOSiO Si(OO CMe):

CH1 CH2 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH, C N 100 C N C N mo 0 N Me Me HO SiO H(MeCOOhSiO SiO Si(OOCMe);

0 Hz C H: C H: CH: CHCN CH: CHCN CH: C H: C N 0 Ha 20 C N l e Meg) 1 8M82) HO SiO SiO H (MeOOOhSiO SiO SiO Si(OOCMe): CH: CH1 CH1 CH CH CH2 CHCH; C N .s 100 C N ON .a mo 0 N Each of the products is stable in theabsence of moisture and will cure upon exposure to the atmosphere.

That which is claimed is:

1. A compound of the formula 20 in which Ac is a saturated aliphaticmonoacyl radical of a carboxylic acid, R and R' are selected from thegroup consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, halogenatedmonovalent hydrocarbon radicals and cyanoalkyl radicals and n is aninteger of at least 5.

2. A composition of matter capable of curing to an elastomer at roomtemperature in the presence of moisture comprising (1) a composition ofthe formula in which Ac is a saturated aliphatic monoacyl radical of acarboxylic acid, R and R' are selected from the group consisting ofmonovalent hydrocarbon radicals, halogenated monovalent hydrocarbonradicals and cyanoalkyl radicals and n is an integer of at least 5 and(2) a filler.

3. A composition in accordance with claim 1 where Ac is an acetylradical and R and R are both methyl. 40

4. A composition in accordance with claim 2 where Ac is an acetylradical and R and R are both methyl.

5. A compound of the formula CH CH: CH: (CHaCOOhSiO Si(OOC-CH|):

on; CF 1.

where n is an integer of at least 5.

6. A composition in accordance with claim 2 where Ac is acetyl, R ismethyl and some of the R groups are phenyl and the remainder methyl.

7. A method comprising reacting in the substantial ab sence of moisturea hydroxylated siloxane of the formula E0 [SiOI H with a silane of theformula R'Si(0Ac) in amount such that there is at least one mol ofsilane per mol of siliconbonded hydroxyl whereby a product is obtainedwhich cures on exposure to moisture but which is stable in the absenceof moisture in which siloxane and silane Ac is a saturated aliphaticmonoacyl radical of a carboxylic acid, R and R are selected from thegroup consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, halogenatedmonovalent hydrocarbon radicals and cyanoalkyl radicals, and n is aninteger of at least 5.

8. A method in accordance with claim 7 in which Ac is an acetyl radicaland both R and R are methyl radicals.

9. A method in accordance with claim 7 in which the hydroxylatedsiloxane is CH: HO (SiOhH CH CH3 CF:

where n is an integer of at least 5 and the silane ismethyltriacetoxysilane.

10. A composition of matter capable of curing to an elastomer at roomtemperature in the presence of moisture comprising (1) a composition ofthe formula CH 0H; CH: (oH=ooo ;si0[sio]..si(o00011a),

CH: C lFa where n is an integer of at least 5, and (2) a filler.

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